Includes bibliographical references (p.147-152) and indexes.
Contents:
The sociology of celebrity -- The dynamics of fan-celebrity encounters -- Seeing and being seen: the moral order of celebrity sightings -- "Ain't nothing like the real thing, baby" : framing celebrity impersonator performances -- "How does it feel to be a star?" : identifying emotions on the red carpet -- "When did you know that you'd be a star?" : attributing mind on the red carpet -- Conclusion: studying the interpretive and interactional dimensions of celebrity and fame.
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